A randomized, controlled study of Kan Jang versus amantadine in the treatment of influenza in Volgograd
Kulichenko, L.L.; Kireyeva, L.V.; Malyshkina, E.N.; Wikman, G.
Journal of Herbal PharmacoTherapy 3(1): 77-93
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1522-8940 PMID: 15277072 Document Number: 556868
Two randomized, parallel-group clinical studies with a verum and a control group were performed to investigate the effect of a standardized extract (SHA-10) of Andrographis panaiculata (N.) fixed combination Kan Jang in the treatment of diagnosed influenza viral infection. The pilot study was performed on 540 patients with 71 Kan Jang-treated patients with the second phase conducted enrolling 66 patients. The differences in the duration of sick leave and frequency of post-influenza complications indicate that the Kan Jang phytopreparation not only contributes to quicker recovery, but also reduces the risk of post-influenza complications. Kan Jang was well tolerated by patients.